Originally Posted by
bgmann
Without any disrespect to "Chickenflight", I would like to get someone elses opinion or experience in making sure I get ERJ ORD base. Just like someone checks with 2 seperate doctors for an opinion I am asking for more advice, Chickenflight youve been helpful.
Is it true that if I bid BOS, that places me in an ERJ class, can I change my base to ORD within the first 5 minutes of class and get ORD no problems? Dont want to go turboprop to turboprop (I want to grow), and dont want to sit reserve in ORD on the CRJ. Thanks for the help.
Set your mind at ease!
If you are looking at going to Chicago and want the ERJ, it's pretty much a sure thing. Today I started class in Dallas
and there were only 2 CRJ openings and neither were in ORD. All 9 or 10 people who bid ORD got the ERJ and that included me, the MOST JUNIOR GUY in the class. If you're very young its a gaurentee, if you're older, you may get the option. By birthdate, you are asked what equipment you would like based on availability. Some of the DFW new guys were not old enough within the class to be able to choose CRJ or Saab, therefore they got put on the Saab by default.
Remember, base is a guarantee. You can only be offered/awarded equipment that that base flies. Regarding your question about changing bases after being awarded the ERJ: You are not able to be processed for a bid transfer request until you are fully active in the JetNet system. That occurs on day 4-7 after beginning training. Doesn't matter whether you want to live in Chicago or Boston, bid the base you want, you will be given the ERJ at a minimum or will be given the option of the CRJ if no others have taken it before it comes your turn. You can always turn down the CRJ spot and take one of the many ERJ vacancies!
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